Cabin Fitter

Jarvie Plant Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mon-Fri schedule with overtime

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Discount Scheme

Extra holidays with buy/sell options

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Life assurance

Job summary

Jarvie Plant Ltd is seeking a skilled Cabin Fitter to join our JP Accommodation Team in Scotland. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of portable accommodation units, from setup and refurbishment to repair and demobilisation, ensuring cabins are safe, functional and ready for customer hire.

You will work closely with operations and customer teams to maintain high standards, perform safety checks, and contribute to excellent service for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in accommodation fitting, maintenance or related duties.
• Basic joinery and plumbing skills.
• Ability to work under time pressure with high attention to detail.
• CSCS card is desirable but not essential.
• Strong teamwork and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, refurbish, repair and demobilise portable accommodation units to customer specifications.
• Service and prepare cabins for hire, including checks and installations.
• Carry out safety, quality and regulatory compliance checks.
• Collaborate with operations and customer teams to ensure cabins are safe and customer-ready.

Skills

Basic joinery

Plumbing skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Join Our Growing Team at Jarvie Plant!

Are you a hands-on, experienced individual who enjoys working with a variety of tasks and delivering quality results? We’re looking for an experienced Cabin Fitter to join our dedicated JP Accommodation Team. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining, repairing, and preparing our portable accommodation units, ensuring they meet the highest standards and are ready for customer hire.

About The Role

As a Cabin Fitter, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of our accommodation units - from setup and refurbishment to repair and demobilisation. Working closely with our operations and customer teams, you will ensure cabins are safe, functional, and customer-ready.

How This Role Supports The Delivery Of Hire Solutions

Your experience and skills keep our accommodation units in top condition and ready for hire, reducing downtime and guaranteeing excellent service for our customers.

Key responsibilities include:

Accommodation Unit Maintenance & Preparation

• Set up, fit out, refurbish, and repair portable accommodation units to customer specifications.
• Service and prepare cabins for hire, including painting, plumbing, joinery, welding, and electrical checks.
• Check stock availability and ensure all materials and equipment are prepared for upcoming hires.
• Carry out installations and demobilisations as required.

Health & Safety and Quality Compliance

• Follow all Health and Safety regulations, conducting safety checks and maintaining safe working practices.
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards and customer expectations.

Teamwork & Customer Service

• Work collaboratively with other team members to achieve operational goals.
• Support and promote excellent customer service and uphold company values.

What Will Make You a Great Fit

• Previous experience in a similar role involving accommodation fitting, maintenance, or related duties.
• Basic joinery and plumbing skills are essential.
• Ability to perform a range of tasks to a high standard, often under time pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Effective team player who works well with others.
• A valid CSCS card is desirable but not essential.

Why Work For Jarvie Plant

As a family owned business, Jarvie Plant is built on core values: Safety Conscious, Collaborative, Dependable, Progressive, and Responsible. In this role, you’ll help put those values into action - delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused hire solutions. We’re committed to supporting our people as much as we support our customers.

you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday work pattern (with available overtime)
• Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Extra holidays with buy/sell options
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance
• Life assurance for peace of mind

Important Information Before You Apply

• We’re unable to offer sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including references and, where relevant, DVLA, credit, or criminal checks.

Jarvie Plant - where people are, and always will be, our greatest asset.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities.